The KGB Papers: Here Are the Originals
Michael Weiss’ series on the KGB’s worldview and tradecraft, which shapes the vision of Vladimir Putin, is based on these three previously unpublished documents.
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Part I: The KGB Manual for Recruiting Spies
Part II: The KGB Playbook for Infiltrating the Middle East
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Part III: The KGB Playbook for Turning Agents Worldwide Into Agents
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